Beaver Creek

Saturday was sunny, warm, and joyous.  Before striking out on a canoe trip at Beaver Creek, we went to "Pick of the Litter" where Gail donated much of her collection to charity.  All proceeds go to the Newport Animal Shelter (the items pictured were not Gail's).

It was a lovely paddle up the calm waters.  We saw 2 otters, cormorants, and great egrets.

We saw few people, but the first person we did see was a man paddling down the creek standing on a paddleboard (SUP).  It turned out we recognized each other.  He was Mike, one of Steve's and  Lorie's good friends.  Gail was impressed I knew someone coming down a creek in Oregon!

Beauty everywhere!

Shimmering Reflection



The end of the paddle, still dry and very relaxed.

The Sunday drive back to Napa was almost 600 miles, but one always gets a little lift at the sight of  Mt. Shasta.

Lorie, Aaron, and Kuba were gracious hosts.  Thanks for all you did for us!